Dear Parents,
At a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) training prior to the beginning of the school
year, several staff (teachers and administrators) in Lake County School District agreed
upon district-wide expectations that schools would use as a tool for teaching expected
behaviors. The acronym, PRIDE, is the format that was decided to present these
expectations. The letters in the acronym stand for Participation, Respect, Integrity,
Dedication, and Excellence.
The students at Lake County Middle School have been learning about schoolwide behavioral expectations. These expectations have been agreed upon by the staff as
an effective way to be proactive in managing behaviors. The following information
shows the expectation along with what the particular behaviors should look like at the
middle school.
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Participation
Active learners are involved, Be there-be prepared
Respect
Take care of Self, Others, Environment
Integrity
Be honest, Be true to yourself and others, Take responsibility for your actions and
words
Dedication
Be a team player, Demonstrate commitment, Maintain perseverance
Excellence
Do your personal best, Challenge yourself to go above and beyond, Support the
best in all
This approach to managing behaviors is also a positive one. Students are
acknowledged for exhibiting the behaviors that we expect by receiving a “Certificate of
Acknowledgement”. These certificates are turned into the office and the names are read
over the announcements the following morning. In addition, weekly drawings are held
for a “special” reward.
Please take this opportunity to talk to your child about the expectations at school
and the importance of continuing to demonstrate PRIDE behaviors. With your continued
support and involvement, Lake County Middle School will remain a school where
students can excel.